Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Last night I had the immense pleasure of visiting the Lake and Mountain Quilt Guild.That place is filled to the brim with such nice folks(can't say "ladies" cause there is a couple of male members too)!They took me out to a nice, relaxing dinner before the meeting (thanks Nancy and Mary!),keeping my nerves at bay for a little bit.It doesn't bother me to speak in front of a small group, but yikes! a large group is a little different.Thank goodness I was able to talk about my work instead of just talking about me.I find that to be A Lot easier.I had several questions last night about different links on the Internet.I pointed people to this blog to find them but I thought it would be easier if I just post them all right here.So, here goes. If I miss anything, someone send me an email and I'll post it too.To navigate to any of the web sites, click on the highlighted or underlined link.It will take you right to that particular web site.

I try to get a lot of my art supplies from my good friend Jane Powell at Random Arts.She has closed her shop front but still has goodies to sell.I do believe that she is selling on eBay as well.I'll post her web site and her email address (randomarts@charter.net).I know that Jane would love for you to email her and ask about anything that you need.She is great that way!

I mentioned this awesome fiber art retreat as well.Believe in Yourself retreat with Kristin Steiner and Susan Edmondson.These two ladies run a wonderful three day retreat that,if you liked the type of art mixed media fiber art that I brought, will knock your socks off.I have learned so much from Kristi and Susan through the couple of years that I have known them.And they are also two of the most creative spirits that I know.

Now, was that it?If I forgot to mention anything or anyone, let me know!

Looks like the upstate is going to get more snow today.I was supposed to teach the "Scraps, Fragments and Artifacts" class todaybut we've rescheduled it to May 4. I think there are still a few spots in the classso sign up before it's full.I'll be collecting little bits of things to bring and share with everyone in the class.

I just love turning people on to mixed media art!And their own creativity.A lot of people have the whisperings of this fantastic creativity deep inside of them...they just don't know how to caress it outor how to get started.Last night I saw a couple of people with thatsparkle in their eyes...they're onto something.And all I can say isWatch Out.When they realize the power of their own dreams, there is going to be an explosion.They are This Close to finding their tribe...This Close.

3 comments:

Paula Crook
said...

Carol, as a member of Lake & Mountain Quilters Guild, I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your presentation last night. I am thinking of all the "stuff" laying around my sewing room that I can incorporate into my own projects. I am looking forward to the class you are presenting in May. My collecting has begun!Paula Crook

Dear Carol,I was a guest of my husband monday night at the Guild. I so enjoyed your presentation. I paint and sew, but I don't quilt, that is my husbands baby that he really enjoys.I hope that one day I will be able to take a class on your mixed media. You were inspiring.ThanksKathleen White

About Me

Creating art is like breathing to me. Everywhere I go, everything I do, everything I see becomes fodder for my artwork. It's just the way that I see, the way that I look at life.
In photos of me as a young child, I was always clutching a crumpled paper bag. Those bags were chock full of treasures- feathers, rocks, leaves and all sorts of ephemera.
As an adult, I do the same thing.
I am a collector of things, nature lover and creator of odd little works of art.
I draw. I paint. I love textiles and layers of texture. I'd love for you to follow, join or play along with me as I trip trap through this thing called life.
If I'm not elbow deep in paint or fiber, I'll be knee deep in water, kayaking with my husband.